John List & The Calculated Disappearance of a Family Annihilator

When Killers Get Caught with Brittany Ransom · May 28, 2026 · 31m · transcript

In 1971, a quiet suburban home in Westfield became the center of one of the most chilling family annihilation cases in American history.

This is the story of John List, a deeply religious, seemingly respectable accountant, husband, and father who methodically murdered his entire family inside their mansion, then disappeared without a trace.

For nearly 18 years, he lived under a new identity while authorities had no clear idea what he looked like, where he went, or how he managed to evade capture for so long.

This episode explores:

• The financial collapse that triggered the unraveling of the…